Description
A topical tree with pale - green leaves and a hard shelled fruit. Incisions are made into the bark of the tree to extract the material which will make the oil. The incised extracted resin is hard browns and reds.
Characteristics
Like a Vanilla ice cream in top notes, with a hint of Chocolate and some beautiful sweet molasses, balsamic undertones.
Oils to Blend with
Bergamot, Coriander, Cypress, Frankincense, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood.

Latin Name
Styrax benzoin

Plant Family
Styracacae

Extraction Method
The resin is dissolved in ethyl glycol to make it suitable for aromatherapy purposes. Naturallythinking Benzoin is 30% dissolved in order to make it a usable and familiar consistency.

Country of Origin
France

Chemical Constituents
Benzoic, Cinnamic (Acids), Benzoic aldehyde, Vanillin (Aldehydes), Benzyl benzoate (Esther)

Precautions
Benzoin can have a drowsy effect, so if you know you need to concentrate on something it is best to avoid it.